Principal Consultant

Principal Consultant

Posted 1 day ago by ADAPTOVATE

Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The Principal Consultant at ADAPTOVATE will be instrumental in driving business development and leading high-impact client engagements within a fast-growing management consulting firm. This role involves building executive relationships, advising on AI-driven business solutions, and mentoring consulting talent to achieve exceptional client outcomes. The position requires a strong background in strategic consulting and a client-centric mindset to influence C-suite decisions effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive Business Development & Revenue Growth by identifying and converting new business opportunities.
  • Build & Deepen Executive Client Relationships with C-suite and senior leaders.
  • Lead Strategic Client Engagements for complex transformation programs.
  • Advise clients on AI integration into business strategies and support implementation.
  • Coach & Develop High-Performing Teams to deliver world-class client outcomes.
  • Shape Industry Thought Leadership through frameworks and case studies.

Key Skills:

  • Proven ability in business development and closing high-value consulting engagements.
  • Client-centric mindset with experience influencing C-suite decisions.
  • Strong commercial acumen in structuring value propositions and negotiating contracts.
  • 10+ years of strategic consulting experience in business transformation and digital strategy.
  • Passion for mentoring and developing consulting talent.
  • Strong understanding of AI and emerging technologies and their business implications.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Consulting

Detailed Description From Employer:

ADAPTOVATE is a fast-growing Management Consulting firm founded by three former BCG executives. Our mission is to empower organizations to adapt and innovate in response to evolving market conditions and sophisticated customer demands. We are proud to be recognized as a certified Great Place to Work, with a strong commitment to the growth, development, and wellbeing of our people. In partnership with Microsoft, we leverage leading-edge technologies to deliver the best solutions and lasting impact for our clients.

As a Principal Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in growing our business, leading high-impact client engagements, and building a world-class consulting practice.

What will you be doing?

  • Drive Business Development & Revenue Growth - Lead the identification, pursuit, and conversion of new business opportunities. Build a robust sales pipeline, develop compelling proposals, and win large-scale transformation engagements with new and existing clients
  • Build & Deepen Executive Client Relationships - Establish trusted advisor relationships with C-suite and senior leaders. Anticipate client needs, position ADAPTOVATE’s offerings strategically, and expand accounts through cross-selling and upselling opportunities
  • Lead Strategic Client Engagements - Define and execute methodologies for complex transformation programs, ensuring client priorities are addressed while creating measurable business impact
  • AI-Driven Business Solutions - Advise clients on the integration of AI into their business strategies. Identify opportunities where AI can enhance decision-making, optimize operations, and drive innovation. Support implementation by assessing risks, managing ethical considerations, and ensuring AI adoption aligns with organizational goals
  • Coach & Develop High-Performing Teams - grow, mentor, and inspire consulting talent to deliver world-class client outcomes. Promote innovation in solution design and strengthen commercial acumen across the team
  • Shape Industry Thought Leadership - Create frameworks, case studies, and perspectives that position ADAPTOVATE as a leader in business transformation and drive inbound demand

What ADAPTOVATE is looking for?

  • Business Development Leadership - Proven ability to originate, pursue, and close high-value consulting engagements. Strong experience with proposal development, sales pitches, and managing a sales pipeline
  • Client-Centric Mindset - Trusted partner to senior executives, with a track record of influencing C-suite decisions and securing follow-on engagements
  • Commercial Acumen - Skilled at structuring value propositions, negotiating contracts, and ensuring profitable project delivery.
  • Strategic Consulting Experience - 10+ years in a top-tier consulting firm, with expertise in business transformation, digital strategy, and operational excellence
  • Team Builder & Mentor - Passionate about growing consulting talent, instilling both delivery excellence and business development skills
  • AI & Emerging Tech Awareness - Strong understanding of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation trends, with a practical perspective on how they impact industries and business models. Experience in assessing opportunities for AI adoption (e.g., operational efficiency, decision-making, customer experience). Ability to translate technical AI concepts into business implications and guide clients on adoption strategies

What ADAPTOVATE offers?

  • Full time employment
  • Attractive compensation package, including performance-based annual bonus
  • Significant EVP budget that you can use to support your personal wellbeing, invest in growth and training opportunities, or visit our offices around the world - Singapore, Australia, US, Canada, or UK
  • Private medical insurance including dental plan
  • Insurance package including: life cover, group income protection, critical illness
  • A clearly outlined career path tailored to an individual's career aspirations and priorities
  • Hybrid work model. Currently, we meet in our London office a couple of times per month. However, we offer a comfortable working space if you prefer to work onsite
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee referral program
  • Engaging position in a dynamic, professional, global, and diverse environment

Why ADAPTOVATE?

  • Dynamic startup-like environment where your contributions directly influence outcomes and drive meaningful change
  • Exceptional Glassdoor rating of 4.7 / 5
  • Motivation and engagement scores 10% higher than the industry standard
  • Utilization of leading HR tech to understand our team's strengths, matching motivation and engagement scores with Clifton Strengths assessments
  • Continuous improvement of offerings to cater to the evolving needs of our team members in the job market.
  • Strong commitment to diversity with representation from over 20 nationalities and gender parity
  • Great Place to Work Certification in the USA, Canada, Singapore, and Australia

Join us in shaping the future of management consulting. Apply now to become part of our innovative and growing team!

ADAPTOVATE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, colour, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. ADAPTOVATE supports Pledge 1% and is proud to partner with wonderful organisations who value our contribution to corporate philanthropy.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.